(A) Every dog that is more than six months of age or cat that is more than four months of age must be currently inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. The type and brand of the antirabic vaccine used and the method of inoculation must be recognized and approved by the Department of Agriculture of the state and the United States Department of Agriculture. The vaccine may be administered annually, or, if the dog or cat is over 12 months of age at the time of inoculation, the interval between inoculations may be extended for three years.
(B) Any dog or cat that is found not to be currently inoculated against rabies after the dog or cat has been found in violation of division (A) above by the Hearing Officer or the court having jurisdiction, is declared hereby to be a public nuisance and may be apprehended and impounded by any police officer or the animal control officer.
(Ord. 4154, passed 4-30-2012) Penalty, see § 92.99